power steering LEXUS RX300H 2017 Owner's Guide

6129-2. Customization
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Steering wheel ( P. 189)
*: If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 193)
*: If equipped
■Power windows (P. 196)
■Moon roof* (P. 200)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away function*OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and extending operation*
Linked to the locking/unlocking of
the doors
Off
——OLinked to operation of the power switch
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked operation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
123

621What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 215)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 155)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system ca n be started in a temporary way. (P. 580)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 582)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 227)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 217)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped

627Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ..................539
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 183
Driving .......................................................206
Break-in tips ......................................... 207
Correct driving posture .................... 36
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 334
Procedures ...........................................206
Winter drive tips................................. 337
Dynamic radar cruise control.......... 257
E-mail ........................................................ 405
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) .................................... 304
Eco drive mode ...................................... 301
Elapsed time ............................................. 124
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Electronic key ......................................... 138
Battery-saving function .................... 157
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 578
Replacing the battery ..........................511
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ....................... 304
Emergency brake signal....................305
Emergency flashers ............................. 528
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 563
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 537
If a warning light turns on .............. 537
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 542
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 582
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 578
If the hybrid system will not
start ....................................................... 576
If you have a flat tire.......................... 563
If you think something
is wrong .............................................. 536
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 592
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628Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........529
If your vehicle needs to
be towed............................................ 530
If your vehicle overheats ................587
Energy monitor....................................... 129
Engine....................................................... 598
ACCESSORY mode .......................216
Compartment...................................... 473
Engine switch.........................................215
Hood .......................................................... 471
How to start the hybrid system.....215
Identification number ....................... 597
If the hybrid system will not
start ........................................................ 576
Ignition switch (power switch) ......215
Overheating .........................................587
Power switch .........................................215
Engine coolant ....................................... 478
Capacity .................................................. 601
Checking ............................................ 478
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................115
Engine oil.................................................. 474
Capacity ................................................ 599
Checking ............................................... 474
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Engine oil maintenance data............ 476
Engine switch .......................................... 215
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........304
Warning light ...................................... 538
EV drive mode ....................................... 220
EV indicator ............................................. 126
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 452
Flat tire
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit ................. 563
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 603
Hybrid transmission ......................... 602
Washer...................................................480
Fog lights .................................................. 239
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Follow me home system .................... 233
Footwell light .......................................... 446
Wattage .................................................605
Front fog lights ....................................... 239
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Front personal lights............................ 448
Front position lights ............................. 232
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Front seats .................................................178
Adjustment ............................................. 178
Cleaning ................................................ 464
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 183
Head restraints .....................................186
Jam protection function ................... 179
Seat heaters.......................................... 445
Seat position memory .......................183
Seat ventilators ................................... 445
Front turn signal lights ........................ 229
Replacing light bulbs ...........520, 525
Turn signal lever..................................229
F

631Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Jack
Positioning the jack........................... 472
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................499
Jack handle .............................................. 499
Jam protection function
Front seats ............................................... 179
Moon roof .............................................. 201
Power window ......................................197
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start
system ......................................... 144, 150
Wireless remote control ....... 144, 150
Keys ............................................................. 138
Battery-Saving Function ..................157
Electronic key ....................................... 138
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................578
Key number plate ............................... 138
Keyless entry ............................... 144, 150
Mechanical key.....................................139
Power switch .........................................215
Replacing the battery.......................... 511
Warning buzzer ...................................145
Wireless remote control ................. 138
Knee airbags.............................................. 43
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .......... 273
Language
(multi-information display) .............. 126
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 273
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever........................... 471
Hood lock release lever .................. 471
Shift lever ................................................ 222
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever .............................189
Turn signal lever..................................229
Wiper lever ............................................ 241
Lexus Display Audio controller...... 346
Lexus Display Audio system............ 344
Lexus parking assist monitor ........... 286
Lexus parking assist-sensor ............. 279
License plate lights .............................. 232
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Light bulbs
Replacing............................................... 520
Wattage .................................................605
Lights
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 235
Fog light switch................................... 239
Follow me home system................ 233
Headlight switch .................................232
Illuminated entry system .................447
Interior lights .........................................447
Interior lights list ................................. 446
Personal lights..................................... 448
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 520
Trunk light ............................................... 152
Turn signal lever..................................229
J
K
L

633Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Navigation system*
Odometer................................................... 115
Oil
Differential oil ...................................... 603
Engine oil .............................................. 599
Opener
Hood .......................................................... 471
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Outer foot lights .................................... 446
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 193
Adjusting and folding.........................193
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)............319
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................194
Mirror position memory.................. 183
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................438
Outside temperature .............................115
Overheating ...........................................587
Paddle shift switches ................ 224, 225
Parking assist sensors......................... 279
Parking brake......................................... 230
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)............... 311
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Warning light....................................... 538
Personal lights........................................ 448
Pollen removal mode.......................... 438
Pop-up display.........................................126
Pop Up Hood............................................ 56
Power control unit .................................. 89
Power control unit coolant ............... 478
Capacity...................................................601
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before
winter ....................................................337
Power outlet ........................................... 456
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Power switch ............................................215
Power windows .......................................196
Door lock linked window
operation..............................................198
Jam protection function ................... 197
Operation ............................................... 196
Window lock switch .......................... 196
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ....... 311
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Warning light....................................... 538
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636Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Smart entry & start system................. 155
Antenna location................................. 155
Entry functions............................ 144, 150
Starting the hybrid system...............215
SMS (Short message service) .........405
Snow mode ............................................. 223
Snow tires................................................. 339
Spark plug................................................. 601
Specifications .........................................596
Speech command system ................ 429
Speed indicator ...................................... 126
Speedometer ............................................115
Sport mode............................................... 301
Steering lock .............................................217
Column lock release.......................... 217
Steering wheel ........................................ 189
Adjustment............................................. 189
Audio switches................................... 350
Auto tilt away ........................................ 190
Heated steering wheel.................... 444
Steering wheel position
memory................................................ 183
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ............... 305
Replacing light bulbs........................525
Storage feature...................................... 449
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........592
Sun shade .................................................. 201
Sun visors ................................................. 455
Switches
ASC (Active Sound Control)
switch...................................................... 231
Audio remote control
switches.............................................. 350
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 235
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ..................................................... 319
Cruise control switch .......... 253, 257
Door lock switches............................. 146
Driving mode select switch............301
Driving position memory
switches ................................................183
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ....................................................257
Emergency flashers switch........... 528
EV drive mode switch .................... 220
Fog light switch................................... 239
Heated steering wheel switch .... 444
Ignition switch ....................................... 215
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ..................................... 274
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch ....................................................279
Light switch............................................232
Meter control switches..................... 123
Moon roof switches ......................... 200
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 193
Paddle shift switches.............224, 225
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Power door lock switch................... 146
Power switch ......................................... 215
Power window switches.................. 196
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 438
Seat heater switches ........................ 445
Seat ventilator switches.................. 445
Snow mode switch ............................223
Talk switch.............................................408
Telephone switches .........................408

639Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Warning buzzers
Approach warning............................ 262
Brake system ....................................... 537
Downshifting ........................................ 226
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder ..........................539
Key reminder ...................................... 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 273
Lexus parking assist-sensor ......... 279
Open door............................................539
Open hood........................................... 544
Open moon roof .............................. 550
Open trunk ........................................... 544
Open window ...................................... 551
Pre-crash braking ................................ 311
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder .............................................539
Warning label ............................................89
Warning lights ............................................ 111
ABS.......................................................... 538
Automatic headlight leveling
system ..................................................539
Brake system ....................................... 537
Charging system ............................... 537
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ...................................539
Electric power steering
system ................................................. 538
Low fuel level .......................................539
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 537
Master warning light ........................539
Open door............................................539
Pre-crash safety system ................ 538
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ................................ 539
Slip indicator ........................................ 538
SRS ........................................................... 538
Tire pressure........................................ 539
Warning messages .............................. 542
Warning reflector storage belt....... 454
Washer ....................................................... 241
Checking ...............................................480
Preparing and checking
before winter.....................................337
Switch ........................................................ 241
Washing and waxing........................... 460
Weight ...................................................... 596
Wheels ...................................................... 507
Replacing............................................... 507
Size ........................................................... 604
Window lock switch ..............................196
Windows ....................................................196
Power windows ................................... 196
Rear window defogger .................. 438
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 439
Windshield wipers ................................. 241
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ...................... 241
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ...................................................243
Winter driving tips ............................... 337
Wireless remote control .................... 138
Battery-Saving Function .................. 157
Locking/Unlocking ................. 144, 150
Replacing the battery ..........................511
WMA disc ................................................. 371
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